This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: bloominlily1971 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22996/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am looking for any information regarding an adoption of a baby girl on december 19, 1971. I have 2 older brothers and 2 older sisters. My birth parents were 36 when they gave me up for adoption. My mother's back ground is blackfoot indian/english and my fathers back ground is german/english. My father was a world champion roller skater and my mother was really artistic. I would be very thankful if someone would help me find them so I can get so medical history back ground. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: cpaige169 Surnames: Page, Keyes Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/15801.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thanks again for the tip(s). Just in case you're interested in some Kalamazoo County history, my Keyes and Page families spent some generations of time there. The Keyes family was closely tied to the Carney and Powers families through marriage and association. In fact, old John Carney, patriarch of the Michigan Carneys, came from Niagara Co., NY, where he and his large family had been neighbors of my ancestor the widow Hannah (Francis) Keyes. Hannah came to Section 17 of Climax, Kalamazoo Co., MI in the mid-1830s to become a schoolteacher and was again a neighbor of John Carney. She married widowwer George Fletcher who had brought his family from Virginia and they subsequently settled in Prairie Ronde. John Carney's son Samuel, who had married Hannah's daughter Mary Keyes, was the first person buried in the Gilson Cemetery according to "History of Kalamazoo county, Michigan." Durant, Samuel W. comp. Philadelphia: Everts & Abbott, 1880. p. 341: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~pagebarnes/SOP_TOC_Page-Castner.html -The Story of Sarah M. (Keyes) Page Cline -Families of William Henry Page and Chloe Thayer -In_Search_of_Riley... -Carrie B., George Hudson, and Charles Orlando (the surviving Page kids) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: SHANNON, PERRY, BRYANT, COLEMAN, JONES Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22995/mb.ashx Message Board Post: SHANNON, Martha Of Kalamazoo Passed away in Grand Rapids on Thursday, June 19, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Shannon and son, Larry. She is survived by her nine children, Mary (Billy) Perry, Percy Shannon, Shirley (Sam) Bryant, Willie Shannon, Margie Coleman, James (Carol) Shannon, Eleanor (Juan) Jones, Angela Shannon and Gregory Shannon. She also leaves to mourn four sisters, three brothers, 31 grandchildren and nine great-grand-children. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 PM on Wednesday, June 25th at Gillespie-Moody Memorial Chapel, 1865 Eastern Ave. SE, Grand Rapids. In Kalamazoo, family will receive friends Friday, June 27th from 6 to 8 PM at Whitley Memorial Funeral Home, 330 North Westnedge Ave. Final funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 28th at 2:00 PM at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 7415 Oakland Dr., Portage. WHITLEY MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME 330 North Westnedge Ave (269) 488-2401 www.whitleymemorial funeralhome.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 6/28/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: HERMAN, CADY, MUGAVERO, HAZEL, NEWKIRK, GILBERT, DUNIGAN, PELTON, MCMULLIN, SCHMIT Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22994/mb.ashx Message Board Post: HERMAN, Suzanne Of Richland, MI Age 78 Died Wednesday morning, June 25, 2008, at Rose Arbor Hospice, Kalamazoo, following a lengthy illness. Suzanne was born on April 13, 1930 in Port Huron, MI and was the daughter of Franklin and Eleanor (Cady) Mugavero. She was a member of the Gull Lake Area Community Church of Richland and a member of the Ladies of the Lake. Suzanne enjoyed gardening, playing a round of golf and being on the Water. On December 23, 1970 in Jackson, MI, she was united in marriage to William D. "Bill" Herman and he survives. Also surviving are her five daughters, Karen K. (Dr. William) Hazel of Pocatello, ID, Rebecca S. Newkirk of Stowe, VT, Amy M. (Richard) Gilbert of Boulder Creek, CA, Sharon (Dave) Dunigan and Susan Pelton-both of Jackson, MI; a son, Robert J. Newkirk of Boulder Creek, CA; her son-in-law, Ed McMullin of Kalamazoo; 12 grandchildren; her sister, Meredith (Joe) Schmit of Port Huron, MI and her brother, Burt (Kari) Mugavero of Denver, CO. She was preceded in death by her parents and a daughter, Lori Ann McMullin on November 12, 2006. At the request of the family, the memorial service to celebrate Suzanne's life will be held on Tuesday, July 1st at Noon at the Gull Lake Area Community Church, 9292 East CD Avenue, Richland, with the Rev. Todd TerAvest, Pastor, officiating. There will be no visitation. Final interment will be in Yorkville Cemetery, Ross Township. In lieu of ! flowers, memorial contributions in Suzanne's honor may be made to the West Michigan Cancer Center, 200 N. Park Street, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007 or to Rose Arbor Hospice, 5473 Croyden Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI, 49009. The Farley-Estes & Dowdle Richland Chapel (269-692-6022) is in charge of all the arrangements. A personal message to the family may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette from 6/27/2008 - 6/29/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: TAYLOR, GREENMAN, ODELL, CORNWELL Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22993/mb.ashx Message Board Post: TAYLOR, Dorothy M. 1925-2008 Passed away June 27, 2008. Dorothy was born November 23, 1925 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Byron and Charlotte E. (Greenman) Odell. She graduated from Fordson High School in Dearborn, Michigan and on February 9, 1946 married Robert L. Taylor, who preceded her in death on October 5, 2002. In addition to being the most wonderful mother any child or grandchild could have had, she retired from Upjohn and also was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of foreign wars. Dorothy is survived by three sons, James and Sally (Sarah) Taylor of Reed City, Don Taylor and Steve Busboom of Kalamazoo, Joseph (Teresa) Taylor of Kalamazoo; a daughter, Tammy (Rodney) Cornwell of Scott; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a sister-in-law, June K. Taylor of Kalamazoo. At her request, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held 1PM on Monday, July 7, 2008 at the Chapel at Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park. Internment will also be at Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park. ! Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan. Arrangements by Avink Funeral Home Cremation Society Schoolcraft Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 7/1/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Are the Keyes, Key families mentioned connected to Francis Scott Key, who wrote the words of our national anthem? --- "gc-gateway@rootsweb.com" <gc-gateway@rootsweb.com> wrote: > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to > this mailing list. > > Author: cpaige169 > Surnames: Page, Keyes > Classification: queries > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/15801.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx > > Message Board Post: > > Thanks again for the tip(s). > > Just in case you're interested in some Kalamazoo > County history, my Keyes and Page families spent > some generations of time there. The Keyes family was > closely tied to the Carney and Powers families > through marriage and association. In fact, old John > Carney, patriarch of the Michigan Carneys, came from > Niagara Co., NY, where he and his large family had > been neighbors of my ancestor the widow Hannah > (Francis) Keyes. Hannah came to Section 17 of > Climax, Kalamazoo Co., MI in the mid-1830s to become > a schoolteacher and was again a neighbor of John > Carney. She married widowwer George Fletcher who had > brought his family from Virginia and they > subsequently settled in Prairie Ronde. John Carney's > son Samuel, who had married Hannah's daughter Mary > Keyes, was the first person buried in the Gilson > Cemetery according to "History of Kalamazoo county, > Michigan." Durant, Samuel W. comp. > Philadelphia: Everts & Abbott, 1880. p. 341: > http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~pagebarnes/SOP_TOC_Page-Castner.html > > -The Story of Sarah M. (Keyes) Page Cline > -Families of William Henry Page and Chloe Thayer > -In_Search_of_Riley... > -Carrie B., George Hudson, and Charles Orlando (the > surviving Page kids) > > Important Note: > The author of this message may not be subscribed to > this list. If you would like to reply to them, > please click on the Message Board URL link above and > respond on the board. > > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email > to MIKALAMA-request@rootsweb.com with the word > 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and > the body of the message

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: kimberla114 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/3840.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: This was my uncle. He passed months before I was born. My mother was his younger sister and they shared a special connection. Not much of my mothers family history was share with me as a child due some broken family bonds. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact me. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: philipffej Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/15801.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Just in case you don't have this, which I should have put in the other reply here is the Michigan Tombstone Project. http://usgwtombstones.org/michigan/mitstable.htm Below is Gilson Cemetery in Kalamazoo Co.. http://www.usgwarchives.net/mi/tsphoto/kalamazoo/gilson.htm No relation, I just work with the Tombstone Project. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: cpaige169 Surnames: Keyes Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/15801.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thanks for the tip! Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

In the Michigan Marriage Index Database we have the following record: GEORGE - JACOBS m KATHRYN - WALTERS in KALAMAZOO cnty 00 XXA 0000 KALAMAZOO GAZETTE 14 NOV 1976 - OBIT If a family connection we would like to add your email address to the record as a reference for other researchers. Jack & Marianne Dibean - Lansing Michigan GenWeb Archives: http://usgwarchives.org/marriages/michigan/michigan.htm Email Address: jackdibean@modempool.com WWII Memorial: www.wwiimemorial.com ----- Original Message ----- From: <gc-gateway@rootsweb.com> To: <MIKALAMA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 4:30 PM Subject: Re: [MIKALAMA] George Jacobs > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Author: kimberla114 > Surnames: > Classification: queries > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/3840.1/mb.ashx > > Message Board Post: > > This was my uncle. He passed months before I was born. My mother was his > younger sister and they shared a special connection. Not much of my > mothers family history was share with me as a child due some broken family > bonds. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact me. > > Important Note: > The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you > would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link > above and respond on the board. > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > MIKALAMA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG. > Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 270.4.3/1525 - Release Date: 6/29/2008 > 3:09 PM >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: philipffej Surnames: Keyes Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/15801.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Just some info about Orlando Keyes, he died in 1866 according to his headstone. See link below. http://www.usgwarchives.net/mi/kalamazoo/photos/tombstones/gilson/keyes149657gph.jpg Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: NEVILLE Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22992/mb.ashx Message Board Post: NEVILLE, Donald A. Scotts, MI Died suddenly on Friday, June 20, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, Orrin and Bernice, and his brother, Terry. He is survived by his sisters, Doris and Judy, of Scotts, MI; his brother, Bob and sister-in-law, Ann, of Aurora, IL and several nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements are pending. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 6/23/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: WIESSNER, BOERMAN, HARP, SONNEVELDT, SHANE Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22991/mb.ashx Message Board Post: WIESSNER, Richard J. Of Portage Passed away Monday morning, June 23, 2008. Richard was born May 18, 1927 in Kalamazoo the son of Charles and Katherine (Boerman) Wiessner. He was a veteran serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Prior to his retirement he was employed as an auditor with the Michigan Treasury Department for over 34 years. Richard was a member of the First Reformed Church of Kalamazoo and enjoyed playing golf and traveling. On June 2, 1951 he was united in marriage to his loving wife, the former Lona Harp who preceded him in death in 2004. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Frances Wiessner; and a brother, Harold Wiessner. Surviving are a son and daughter, Rev. Dr. Charles (Colleen) Wiessner of Raleigh, NC, Katherine (Roger) Sonneveldt of Grand Haven, MI; four grandsons, Nathaniel and Benjamin Wiessner, Sean and Michael Sonneveldt; a sister, Joan (Joseph) Shane; a special niece, Janet Wiessner; and several other nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held 11:00 AM Thurs! day at the South Portage Cemetery followed by a memorial service at 2:00 PM at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 South 9th Street with Pastor Mark Walvoord officiating. Friends may meet the family Wednesday from 3-6 PM at the Westside Chapel. Memorials may be directed to the Bible Fund of the First Reformed Church of Cary, NC or the Reformed Church World Service Hunger Fund. www.langelands.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 6/24/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: SLITER, CORRYN, MONIGAL, CAMPBELL, PETERS, VINCENT Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22990/mb.ashx Message Board Post: SLITER-CORRYN, Winifred K. Age 100 Of Oshtemo Twp. Passed away on June 22, 2008 at the Springs at Bronson Place. Winifred was born on June 16, 1908 in Vulcan, MI, the daughter of William and Margaret (Monigal) Campbell. Winifred was a supervisor for Kalamazoo Paper Box for 42 Years. She was a member of St. Monica Catholic Church. Winifred was preceded in death by her first husband, Frederick Corryn in 1954; her second husband, Arlon Sliter in 1985; a son, Tom in 1973; a step-daughter, Kathy and step-son, Dwayne. Wifinfred is survived by three sons, Joseph (Joan) Corryn of Kalamazoo, James (Angela) Corryn of Richland and Michael (Bonnie) Corryn of Portage, two step-daughters, Jean Peters of Kalamazoo and Judy Vincent of Portage; nine grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at REDMOND Funeral Home 4100 S. Westnedge- 343-6156 Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, June 26, 2008 at 11:00 AM at St. Monica Catholic Church. Fr. Wieslaw Lipka Celebrant. Interment will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 6/24/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: SHIDLER, BENDIT, BERGER, HARDY, HERSHBERGER, HAAB, KAARLIE Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22989/mb.ashx Message Board Post: SHIDLER, Marie C. Age 90 Of Kalamazoo, MI Formerly of Goshen, IN Died Sunday, June 22, 2008 at Gloria's Place in Kalamazoo. She was born March 31, 1918 in Wyatt, IN to Emil and Edith (Bendit) Berger. On August 13, 1938 she was united in marriage to Dayton Shidler in Goshen, IN. He died July 14, 1946. Also preceded by her long time companion and friend, Stanley Piasecki in 1999. Marie was a retired receptionist for Dr. J.P. Turner and for many years was a member of the Women of the Moose and Elkhart County Medical Assistants. She was preceded in death by three sisters, Minnie Hardy, Edna Hershberger and Aline Haab, and four brothers, Albert, Paul, Harry and George Berger. She is survived by a daughter, Donna (Robert) Kaarlie, Allegan, MI; a sister-in-law, Bernice Berger of Goshen, IN and also her nieces and nephews. Friends may call 2-4 and 6-8 PM Wednesday, June 25 at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, 1911 South Main St., Goshen, IN and one hour prior to the service at Grace United Methodist Church, New Paris. Funeral at 11:00 AM, Thursday, June 2! 6, 2008. Burial in West Goshen Cemetery, Goshen, IN. Memorials may be directed to National Veterans Administration or to the American Heart Association. Condolences may be sent to yoderculpfuneralhome.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 6/24/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: JACKSON, COLLIER, FITCH, MANSON, WEBER, FRISBIE, WESTENDORF, CUPP, NEAL Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22988/mb.ashx Message Board Post: JACKSON, Daniel Eugene "Danny" Age 43 Of Kalamazoo Died Friday, June 20, 2008 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born in Sturgis, MI on May 6, 1965 the son of Robert and Charlotte (Collier) Jackson. Danny graduated from Mendon High School in 1985 and fought numerous health battles throughout his life. He worked at the House of Raffer in Athens and X-L Machine in Three Rivers. Danny liked camping and fishing, working on old lawn mowers, bowling, and card playing. He especially enjoyed helping people and spending time with his family. Danny is survived by his parents Robert & Dixie Jackson of Fulton; nine siblings and their spouses, Jamie Collier of Middlebury, Lena & Jeff Fitch of Mendon, Wanda Manson of Battle Creek, Frank Jackson of Athens, Kim & Mike Weber of Bronson, Sherry & Loren Frisbie of Colon, Todd & Stacy Westendorf of Three Rivers, Melissa & John Cupp of Mendon, and Nicole & Allen Neal of Cookville, TN; 12 nieces and nephews; 13 great nieces and nephews; several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Danny was preceded! in death by his mother, Charlotte Jackson in 2004; a brother, Michael in 1977; and a brother, Robert in 1961. Cremation has been conducted. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM Wednesday at the Eickhoff Funeral Home in Mendon . A memorial service will be held 11 AM Thursday, June 26, 2008 at the funeral home with Rev. Jim Roberts, Pastor of the Fulton Christian Church officiating. Interment will follow in Mendon Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society. Online register and condolences may be left at www.eickhofffuneralhome.com. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 6/24/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: GOINS Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22987/mb.ashx Message Board Post: GOINS, Gregory D. Of Kalamazoo Formerly of Joliet, Illinois Surrounded by his loving family, Gregory peacefully, departed this life Saturday June 21, 2008 at home. Services will be held Wednesday June 25, 2008 (tomorrow) at 1:00 PM with a 12:00 noon family hour from the Galilee Baptist Church. Final resting place will be announced. Professional and Affordable services entrusted to: WHITLEY MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME 330 North Westnedge Ave. (269) 488-2401 www.whitleymemorial funeralhome.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 6/24/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: FRICK, WAMPACH, DONER, HOLLIS, BUTLER Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22986/mb.ashx Message Board Post: FRICK, Mr. William L., Jr. Of Kalamazoo, MI Died Monday morning June 23, 2008. Bill was born December 31, 1926 in Aurora, Illinois, a son of William and Margaret (Wampach) Frick Sr. During WWII, he served with the U.S. Army. In 1949, he graduated from MSU with a Bachelor Degree in Business. He had been a Kalamazoo area resident since 1988 and was an insurance agent for 33 years, before retiring. He was a member of the First Congregational Church of Mattawan; American Legion Post #54 of Battle Creek; and the Battle Creek Lions Club. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Jean Ann Doner. On April 21, 1951, he was united in marriage to Beverly J. (Hollis) Frick who survives. Also surviving, four children, Robert (Joni) Frick of Alamo, Bruce Frick of Parchment, Barry Frick of Battle Creek, and Rebecca (Jeffrey) Butler of Okemos, MI; six grandchildren; a niece; two nephews; and several cousins. A memorial service will be held one o'clock Friday from the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 ! South 9th St. Friends may meet the family one hour prior to the service at the chapel. Private burial will take place in Fort Custer National Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the American Legion Post #54 of Battle Creek or the First Congregational Church of Mattawan. www.langelands.com. 343-1508. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 6/24/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: DEKAM, ESMAN, EVERTS, WOODWARD, ZILINSKI, BOERMAN Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22985/mb.ashx Message Board Post: DeKAM, Ann Of Kalamazoo Passed away June 23, 2008. Ann was born August 22, 1917 in Kalamazoo. She was the daughter of Peter and Hattie (Esman) Everts and lived in Portage most of her life. Ann attended Portage schools and worked at J.C. Penney Company before her marriage to John H. DeKam in 1940. She was a longtime member of First Reformed Church of Portage where she was active in Dorcus. Ann was an avid gardener and craftswoman. Ann and John enjoyed "farm" life in Schoolcraft for many years; they were also active with Michigan Airstreamers. Ann volunteered for Coover Senior Center for years during her residence at Wyndham; she made hundreds of newborn hats for Bronson Hospital. Ann was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John; and infant sister, Annette Everts. She is survived by her daughters, Joanne (Larry) Woodward, Patricia (Robert) Zilinski, and Marjorie Boerman; brother John (Joan) Everts; sister, Henrietta Everts; grandchildren, Michael Zilinski and Sarah Zilinski; nieces and nep! hews. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 25th from 6-8:00 PM and 12:00-1:00 PM, one hour prior to the service, at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Portage Chapel, 411 East Centre Ave., Portage. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 26th, 1:00 PM. at the Portage Chapel, Rev. Ed Martin, officiating. A private family interment will take place at Portage Central Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Heritage Community Foundation, 2300 Portage Dr., Kalamazoo, MI 49001 or First Reformed Church of Portage, 7905 S. Westnedge Ave., Portage, MI 49002. www.langelands.com 343-1508 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 6/24/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: ZEIL, BLANK, SYKORA, HAMMING, WOODEN Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22983/mb.ashx Message Board Post: ZEIL, Karl H. Of Kalamazoo Passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2008. Karl was born October 13, 1932 in Asbach, Germany, the son of Karl and Anna (Blank) Zeil. He immigrated to the United States in 1952 and became a US citizen in 1960. Karl worked for Kalamazoo Metal Finishing for many years as a shipping and receiving clerk. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather, loved playing cards and watching the Tigers and Lions. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Alan R. Zeil on February 9, 2008; two sisters; and one brother. On January 3, 1959 he married Diann Sykora who survives. Also surviving are their children, Anna (Don) Hamming and Linda (Skip) Wooden all of Kalamazoo; three grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday at 11:00 AM in the Kalamazoo Covenant Church, 5708 E. Main St. with Pastor John Kepler officiating. Interment will follow in Grand Prairie Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Comstock Chapel, 612! 1 King Highway on Thursday from 6-8 PM. Memorial contributions may be given to Kairos Dwelling or Borgess VNA Hospice. www.langelands.com 343-1508 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 6/25/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.